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A status update
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A status update

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    • March 3, 2018 at 5:17 pm
    Richard_K
    Participant

      I thought I would check in with a post about how I am doing. It’s been 8 ½ years since my stage IV diagnosis and 8 years today that I started (and continue) taking vemurafenib.  Having all of the common side effects I only continue with two – mild skin rash and photosensitivity.

      I was in the phase 2 clinical trial and then transitioned into a phase 4 rollover study that I still participate in.
       

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        • March 3, 2018 at 5:57 pm
        DZnDef
        Participant

          So glad you checked in with your update!  Great to hear you are doing well overall.  Congratulations.

          Cheers!

          Maggie

          • March 4, 2018 at 12:07 am
          Bubbles
          Participant

            You rock, Dick K!!!!!  You are an inspiration.  Thanks for sharing!  celeste

            • March 4, 2018 at 6:20 pm
            TexMelanomex
            Participant

              Awesome Richard! Love to hear stories like yours. Warrior on!

               

              • March 5, 2018 at 4:51 am
              sister of patient
              Participant

                The longevity stories are great – I never get tired of reading them!!! Thank you for sharing and may your good health always be!!! Best wishes!

                Barb

                 

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